State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF News - July 2026

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IRGC Strikes US Carrier Logistics in Oman, Escalating Regional Conflict

Iran’s IRGC Aerospace Force launched a surprise attack early Sunday against US aircraft carrier logistical support and refueling platforms. The strike targeted...

RTX Patriot Production Licensed to Ukraine, Reversing US Defense Policy
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RTX Patriot Production Licensed to Ukraine, Reversing US Defense Policy

President Trump announced the United States will grant Ukraine a license to manufacture Patriot air defense systems. This policy reversal provides Ukraine with...

U.S. Commerce Department Flags Aircraft Security Risk, Delays New Tariffs
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U.S. Commerce Department Flags Aircraft Security Risk, Delays New Tariffs

The U.S. Commerce Department concluded its Section 232 investigation on July 10, 2026. The department determined that imported commercial aircraft, jet...

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🟢 XAR is trading 6% up today on defense demand surge and geopolitical tensions

XAR is trading 6% higher in after-hours sessions as defense and aerospace names within the industrials sector react to escalating geopolitical tensions and new...

Schneider Electric buys Cognite for $3.1B, targeting industrial AI dominance
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Schneider Electric buys Cognite for $3.1B, targeting industrial AI dominance

Schneider Electric signed a definitive agreement to acquire industrial AI provider Cognite for $3.1 billion. The French multinational will execute the...

Hanwha Group targets AI space dominance with $35.6 billion investment plan
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Hanwha Group targets AI space dominance with $35.6 billion investment plan

Hanwha Group Vice Chairman Kim Dong-kwan announced a 55 trillion won ($35.6 billion) investment strategy. The company aims to become an AI space superpower by...

Honeywell Aerospace Debuts on Nasdaq, Creating New Pure-Play Defense Giant
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Honeywell Aerospace Debuts on Nasdaq, Creating New Pure-Play Defense Giant

Honeywell Aerospace began trading on the Nasdaq today as an independent public company. The entity completed its spin-off from parent company Honeywell...